Flights from London to Berlin

Flights from London to Berlin

Visiting the German capital is quick and easy, with plenty of morning, afternoon and evening departures from most of London's airports. Travellers can fly with a range of budget airlines or choose premium services, and as Berlin is just two hours away, means that its a great choice for an impromptu city break.

Flying from London to Berlin has never been more straightforward, with direct flights taking as little as 1h 45min to reach the multicultural German capital. Choose from a selection of daily flights, departing from London's most well connected international airports, such as Heathrow and Gatwick. With the flexibility of flying either in the morning, afternoon or evening, you can select the flights from London to Berlin that best fit with your travel plans. All flights arrive at Berlin's main airport, Berlin Brandenburg Airport.

London to Berlin flight Time: Daily Departures

On average, around 18 direct flights operate per day from London to Berlin during the week, with slightly fewer flights departing on Saturdays and Sundays (around 10 to 14 each day). The first daily flights from London to Berlin often depart as early as 06:00 or 07:00 a.m, including across the weekend. The latest flights of the day tend to depart from London at around 08:00 p.m, allowing you plenty of time to make your flight without having to rush.

How long is the journey by flight from London to Berlin?

The journey by flight from London to Berlin can be completed directly in as little as 1h 45min, with a maximum travel time of around 2h. Total travel time is dependent on your departure airport in London and the airline used. For example, flying from Stansted (STN) with Ryanair normally takes 1h 45min, flights from Heathrow (LHR) with British Airways take around 1h 50min and Flights out of Gatwick (LGW) with easyJet usually take 2h. It is also possible to fly from London to Berlin indirectly, stopping once. These flights will take a little longer.

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from London to Berlin?

Departure airport: Stansted Airport (STN) lies 42 miles (68 km) northeast of London and can be easily reached by train from the city centre in under 50min. Stansted (STN) benefits from free Wi-Fi, free water bottle refill stations, FastTrack security, and passport control, in addition to ample shops and eateries.

Heathrow Airport (LHR) is situated just 14 miles (23 km) west of central London, conveniently reached from the city centre in under an hour via frequent services on the London Underground and the Heathrow Express train. Heathrow (LHR) features charging points in all terminals, free Wi-Fi, postal services, and cash machines.

Gatwick Airport (LGW) can be found 28 miles (45 km) to the south of central London. In around 30min you can travel from London to Gatwick on the frequent Gatwick Express train service. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, charging points, and internet and printing kiosks.

Arrival airport: Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is located in Schönefeld, just 11 miles (18 km) southeast of Berlin city centre. It is possible to reach Berlin Central Station from the airport via the Airport Express and regional trains, which depart from the train station located beneath Terminal 1. The S9 and S45 S-Bahn trains also travel often from the airport directly to the city in as little as 45min. While at the airport you can make use of free Wi-Fi, plenty of spots to eat and shop, the visitors' terrace, and currency exchange.

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Which airlines travel from London to Berlin?

3 airlines currently offer direct flights from London to Berlin. Lowcost airline Ryanair operates direct flights out of Standsted (STN) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER), with an average journey time of 1h 45min. easyJet provides flights directly to Berlin from Gatwick (LGW), which take around 2h, as well as Luton (LTN), with journey times of around 1h 50min.

British Airways operate out of Heathrow (LHR), offering flight times of around 1h 50min, as well as occasional flights from London City Airport (LCY), with a flight duration of around 1h 45min. Generally speaking, you can expect to find the cheapest flight options with Ryanair, followed by easyJet, with British Airlines tending to be the most costly of the 3 airlines.

Ryanair flights from London to Berlin

Lowcost airline Ryanair offers around 2 to 3 flights per day directly from London to Berlin, departing from Stansted (STN) and arriving at Berlin Brandenburg (BER).

Flights usually depart once in the morning and evening, with an afternoon flight offered on days where 3 flights are available. Boasting a flight duration of around 1h 45min, this is one of the fastest and most frequent flight routes currently available from London to Berlin.

easyJet flights from London to Berlin

With easyJet , you can fly directly from London to Berlin, either from Gatwick (LGW), or Luton (LTN) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER). With flight durations of around 2h from Gatwick and 1h 50min from Luton, easyJet usually offers 2-3 flights daily from Gatwick, with choices of morning, afternoon and evening flights, and a couple of flights per week from Luton.

British Airways flights from London to Berlin

British Airways provide direct flights from London to Berlin, primarily out of Heathrow (LHR), but also out of London City Airport (LCY), arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER).

Flights from Heathrow take around 1h 50min, while flights departing from London City have a slightly shorter duration of around 1h 45min. Generally, you can expect around 4 flights per weekday departing from Heathrow and 3 departing from London City, spread across the day. There are usually around 3 flights per day to choose from on Saturdays and Sundays from Heathrow, with limited or no flights departing out of London City on those days.

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To Berlin by plane —travel tips

The multicultural melting pot of Berlin fuses metropolitan living, history and culture like no other. Key landmarks include the majestic Berliner Dom, The Brandenburg Gate and The Reichstag. On Museum Island you can experience art galleries and museums catering to all, while Checkpoint Charlie and The Holocaust Memorial offer opportunities to reflect on the not so distant past.

Stroll along the East Side Gallery and be absorbed by the colourful murals stretched across the Berlin Wall or visit Mauerpark on a Sunday and enjoy one of the liveliest flea markets Berlin has to offer. Renting a bike is the perfect way to explore like a true Berliner.

Bike along the runways of the disused Tempelhof Airport and onwards through some of Berlins most alternative neighbourhoods like Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain. While there, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to independent boutiques, coffee shops, bars and eateries. Finally, it wouldn't be a trip to Berlin without the justifiably world-renowned nightlife. Indulge in a night - or weekend - out, like no other. From the Spätis, where you can grab a beer on the go, to clubs, like the notorious Berghain (if you're lucky), you're sure to find your niche in Berlin.

Flights London to Berlin

Services on Board

• Ryanair's Priority & 2 Cabin Bags option entitles you to priority boarding, a small personal bag and a 22Ibs (10 kg) cabin bag. Additional check-in bags weighing 22Ibs (10 kg) or 44Ibs (20 kg) can be purchased. Bikes are permitted, with a maximum weight of 66Ibs (30 kg). Pets are not allowed on any Ryanair flights, with exceptions for assistance and guide dogs. There are many ways in which Ryanair can offer special assistance.

• When booking a flight with easyJet it is possible to purchase up to 3 hold bags, with the standard weights being 33Ibs (15 kg) and 50Ibs (23 kg), up to a maximum of 70Ibs (32 kg) per bag. Bicycles, up to 70Ibs (32 kg) in weight can be brought on board. Registered assistance and guide dogs are the only animals currently permitted aboard easyJet flights. easyJet offers special assistance for those who may have a disability of any kind or reduced mobility. You can choose to fly Economy or Business class with British Airways.

• There is a maximum weight of 70Ibs (32 kg) per checked bag. Wheelchairs, mobility aids and similar equipment for personal use can be brought on board for free, as well as bicycles. If you have Registered assistance dogs can travel free of charge in the cabin. Emotional support dogs and all other pets can travel safely and securely in the hold. British Airways provides a range of services for those requiring additional support.

How to find cheap flight tickets from London to Berlin?

• >You can find cheap flight tickets from London to Berlin through Omio. Some tips for finding the best value tickets include booking in advance of your trip and allowing for a degree of flexibility in your travel dates and the time of day you wish to travel.

• For example, flights during national public or school holidays may be significantly more expensive, as well as flights departing at convenient times of the week or day. Select all nearby airports and airlines offering flights from London to Berlin when searching through Omio. This will help you determine if one airline may be offering cheaper flight tickets.

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